Indirect Characterization

The author characterizes Jason as _____________ because he volunteered to sharpen pencils for his teachers before the test. For example, in paragraph 3, Jason "stayed after class for 10 extra minutes to collect dull pencils." This shows that he is even willing to use up his own free time to help the teacher.

• helpful

• anxious

• irresponsible

• rude

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Because Jasmin never raises her hand and looks down when the teacher asks for volunteers, we infer that he is ______________.

• shy

• cruel

• cheerful

• cooperative

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The narrator characterizes Ryan as ______________ by showing how he is always arguing with everyone. According to paragraph 10, Ryan gave endless excuses to Ms. Thomson about why he was late to class, even going as far as saying, "I saw a three-legged dog in the hall." This shows that he'll even argue with adults, and he'll annoy both his teachers and his peers.

• unpleasant

• humble

• energetic

• trustworthy

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Because David imagines himself growing up to be a famous movie star, he seems ______________.

• ambitious

• kind

• calm

• depressed

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Because Jessie speaks well of everyone even when they are mean to her, we infer that she is ______________.

• polite

• brave

• serious

• lazy

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

We infer that Tyree is ____________ because he realizes that staying up late to play videogames is a bad idea.

• mature

• uncertain

• impatient

• cheerful

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Because Jose eats apples instead of Takis and chips, we infer that he is ______________.

• responsible

• selfish

• bossy

• friendly

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Because Jose said, "That's not cool," to a bully, we infer that he is ______________.

• brave

• isolated

• indifferent

• noisy

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

We infer that Meimei is _____________ because she thinks she is too smart to talk to other students.

• arrogant

• independent

• patient

• dishonest

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Because Miguel dresses in a suit and tie every day, we infer that he is ______________.

• serious

• hateful

• likable

• sensitive

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1